Goldie “Ruthie” Lorella Darocha, 83, passed away at her Pittsburgh home on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, with Angie Blosser, her friend and caregiver of 16 years, by her side. She […]
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Public raises concerns about Lake Lynn Generation’s stewardship of Cheat Lake Park, other public areas
MORGANTOWN – The public remains skeptical of Lake Lynn Generation/Eagle Creek Renewable Energy’s proposal to remove 307.1 acres surrounding Cheat Lake from federal protection. Among the complaints voiced at the […]
Appalachian cuisine feeds a monstrous hunger in West Virginia board game
It all started with Moth Man and a Tudor’s Biscuit World biscuit for local board game developer Lonely Hero Games’ second project. Lonely Hero Games is the brainchild of West […]
Body of missing Morgantown woman found
BRUCETON MILLS — The body of a Morgantown woman missing since Oct. 3 was found in Preston County Saturday afternoon. Monongalia County Sheriff Perry Palmer announced the discovery in a […]
Healthy Kids Inc., Mon County Center creating a model food hub
MORGANTOWN — When former Monongalia County Commissioner Ed Hawkins pitched the idea to include an industrial community kitchen as part of the Mon County Center, he likely didn’t envision that […]
Lauren’s Wish Triage Center fills the void in addiction recovery
It all started in 2020 with a conversation between a father and daughter – one that ended with a promise for the future. As Michael Cole tells the story, […]
Alex Ruoff, Da’Sean Butler remain poised to help WVU through turbulent times
MORGANTOWN — Their names are found throughout the WVU men’s basketball record book, so no detailed explanation is needed to explain Da’Sean Butler’s and Alex Ruoff’s passion towards the school. […]
Vanja Mueller’s golden goal lifts MHS girls to 2nd straight state championship
BECKLEY — The Morgantown girls’ soccer team captured the 2023 title over Parkersburg South 1-0 in overtime at Paul Cline Memorial Soccer Complex in Beckley. After a scoreless result after […]
‘Pain Hustlers’ selling an important story in a forgettable way
In the early days of what would come to be known as the opioid crisis, someone close to me was caught up in it. They were legally prescribed by a […]
Mountaineer Week
The Arts & Crafts Fair and Quilt Show opened Friday — both part of the 76th Mountaineer Week. More than 60 artisans will be in the Mountainlair Ballrooms from 11 […]










